ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE AMONG OLDER ADULTS*

Susanna Nemes, Jennifer Weil, Christine Zeiler, Kelly Munly, Kristen Holtz, Jeffrey Hoffman

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Abstract

This article represents an overview of the literature on substance abuse among older adults. It begins with a review of the literature on alcohol use and abuse among older adults, which represents the greater bulk of available information, followed by a review of the literature regarding prescription and illicit drug abuse within this population. Additionally, this article details demographic variations in older adult substance abusers. Recommendations for future research are offered.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationEncyclopedia of Substance Abuse
PublisherNova Science Publishers, Inc.
Pages139-156
Number of pages18
ISBN (Electronic)9781536117738
ISBN (Print)9781613243916
StatePublished - Jan 1 2020

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Psychology

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